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"Hospital" in Italian: ospedale
l'ospedale
Hospital in Italian is l'ospedale (oh-speh-DAH-leh), masculine: in ospedale, all'ospedale. The ER is il pronto soccorso.
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How to pronounce ospedale
Say it
oh-speh-DAH-leh
/ospeˈda.le/
Ospedale stresses DAH: oh-speh-DAH-leh. Keep each vowel clear.
"Hospital" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ospedale | the hospital Default noun. | Default noun. |
| in ospedale | in / at the hospital Location without the article is common. | Location without the article is common. |
| all'ospedale | to the hospital Destination: vado all'ospedale. | Destination: vado all'ospedale. |
| il pronto soccorso | the emergency room Acute care desk. | Acute care desk. |
How to use ospedale in real life
- 1Visiting a relative
Domani vado in ospedale a trovare mia zia.
Tomorrow I'm going to the hospital to visit my aunt.
In ospedale is the everyday location phrase.
- 2Giving directions
L'ospedale nuovo è dietro la stazione.
The new hospital is behind the station.
L'ospedale names the building.
- 3After an accident
Chiama un'ambulanza: portiamolo all'ospedale.
Call an ambulance: let's take him to the hospital.
All'ospedale for destination.
Mistakes English speakers make with ospedale
Incorrect: Vado al ospedale.
Correct: Vado all'ospedale.
A + l' contracts to all' before a vowel.
Incorrect: La ospedale è chiuso.
Correct: L'ospedale è chiuso.
Ospedale is masculine: l'ospedale.
Good to know
Italian hospitals often feel formal at the entrance desk, but wards are busy and family visits are expected. Pronto soccorso is for emergencies; for a GP visit you usually go to a studio medico, not straight to ospedale.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding the right hospital entrance
ChatPal
L'ingresso dell'ospedale è da quella parte.
The hospital entrance is that way.
You
Ok. Devo andare al pronto soccorso dell'ospedale?
Ok. Do I need to go to the hospital ER?
ChatPal
Sì, segui le frecce rosse dentro l'ospedale.
Yes, follow the red arrows inside the hospital.
You
Grazie, mi fermo al banco informazioni.
Thanks, I'll stop at the information desk.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hospital" in Italian
How do I say I'm going to the hospital?
Vado in ospedale or vado all'ospedale. Both are common.
What is pronto soccorso?
The emergency room / casualty department.
Is ospedale masculine?
Yes: l'ospedale, un ospedale, gli ospedali.
Do Italians visit people in hospital a lot?
Yes—family visits are normal, though hours can be limited.
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